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Scallops vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between scallops and octopus

  • Scallops are richer in phosphorus, while octopus is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1410% more than scallops.
  • Scallops have 2 times more phosphorus than octopus. Scallops have 426mg of phosphorus, while octopus has 279mg.
  • Scallops are lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.6%
Contains more IronIron +1544.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2139.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 30% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +147.6%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 16% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallops Octopus
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallops Octopus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 36µg 1410%
Selenium 21.7µg 89.6µg 123%
Iron 0.58mg 9.54mg 112%
Copper 0.033mg 0.739mg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.648mg 41%
Phosphorus 426mg 279mg 21%
Protein 20.54g 29.82g 19%
Cholesterol 41mg 96mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 3.78mg 17%
Zinc 1.55mg 3.36mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 90µg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Sodium 667mg 460mg 9%
Potassium 314mg 630mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 60mg 5%
Choline 110.7mg 81mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.076mg 4%
Calories 111kcal 164kcal 3%
Fats 0.84g 2.08g 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.477g 2%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.047mg 1%
Folate 20µg 24µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.218g 0.453g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.324g 1%
Carbs 5.41g 4.4g 0%
Net carbs 5.41g 4.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.334mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 1.283mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.298mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 2.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.673mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.069mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 1.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.573mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.162g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallops Octopus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Scallops
381%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Scallops - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.